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Upatoi Ravines Natural Area
A 9,500-acre DNR natural area protecting hardwood ravines, clear running water and habitat for the rare fringed campion. Its limited-access character makes it a quieter public-land outing east of Columbus.
A wooded stream ravine at Upatoi Ravines Natural Area. · Georgia Department of Natural Resources; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses
Photo sources & dates (1)
- Upatoi Ravines stream and forest
Georgia Department of Natural Resources; photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
View source page · Original imageOfficial Georgia DNR photograph; photographer and capture date are not published.
Source links identify the published photographs. Copyright remains with the credited rightsholders; see photo credits and rights information.
What to expect
A 9,500-acre DNR natural area protecting hardwood ravines, clear running water and habitat for the rare fringed campion. Its limited-access character makes it a quieter public-land outing east of Columbus.
Box Springs area · Talbot County · Check current DNR land-access requirements · Half day
Upatoi Ravines Natural Area · Box Springs area, Talbot County, GA
Daylight access; check hunts, alerts and legal entry points
DNR does not publish a visitor-center address or ordinary staffed hours. Vehicle access is limited, and entry is on foot, bicycle or e-bike. Current hunts can affect access.
- Hardwood ravines and clear streams
- Rare-plant habitat
- Foot and bicycle access
Before you go 
- Use the current DNR page and map to identify a legal entry point; this guide does not invent a trailhead or parking address.
- Vehicle use is limited. The property allows entry on foot, bicycle and e-bike.
- No camping or campsite is planned for the current season.
- Quota hunts occur on the property. Check hunt dates and DNR alerts before visiting.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Upatoi Ravines ↗
Current acreage, habitat, limited access, allowed travel modes, camping status and authentic ravine photograph.
Checked - Georgia DNR — wildlife lands index ↗
Current property listing and hunt-information link.
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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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